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| − | The notion of an performer's [[transformation]] as a theatrical technique and style comes in various forms.
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| − | Besides the more theoretical/philosophical notion of the performer "transforming" him/herself into a character and the idea of the (magical seeming) "transformation of the set", the term was generally refers more specifically the to physical changes in the '''[[performer]]''' (i.e. by means of movement, voice, posture, make-up, costume, etc.). In this sense it was probably originally found in comments on [[revue]] styles of theatre, notably so-called [[transformation pieces]], referring to the fact that there is a constant and quick change of costume and character by the performers in the piece. The use of transformation is also often found in farces and comedies, as well as one-person shows. Also referred to as '''quick change performances''' or later as '''multiple role performances'''.
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| − | The concept takes on various forms and the term regularly occurs in phrases such as [[transformation scene]], [[transformation act]], [[transformation play]], [[transformation performer]], [[transformation role]], and so on.
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| − | == Occurrence in South Africa ==
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| − | ===19th century peformers===
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| − | Notable South African examples of this style are the South African productions of:
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| − | ===20th century South African adaptations===
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| − | [[Louis de Vriendt]] and his wife [[Mignon Sorel]] in the early 1900's, who, when they performed ''[[Die Niksnuts]]'' ("Worthless Man") for example, each enacted eight characters, utilizing a strong mimetic style of characterization based on the ''commedia del'arte''. (Referred to as "transformasie aktes" by [[André Huguenet]].)
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| − | The basic principle was later adapted simplified and very effectively employed for the "poor theatre" of the cultural struggle years, e.g. in the satirical work of such performers as [[Mbongeni Ngema]] and [[Percy Mtwa]] (e.g. in ''[[Woza Albert!]]''), [[Pieter-Dirk Uys]], [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]] and the stand-up comedy of people like [[Mark Banks]].
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